1980 Chrysler Newport-318, Runs Great!rebuilt Trans, Lean-burn Is Bypassed, on 2040-cars

This is a 1980 Chrysler Newport. When I bought this car last year, it was peppered with rust and both bumpers had the chrome flaking off. The front fenders were dented. I had the Front bumper and front fenders replaced. I filled in some of the rust and ground down some of the surface rust on the sides of the car. I filled in the rust on the trunk lip and I tried filling in a huge dent on the passenger door, but it didn't come out right (see pictures). I have a super clean passenger door, but it has no glass, window regulator or door locking hardware. I painted the sides white to match with Chrysler spray paint. It looks good from a distance, but it will need some filling in the quarters and a good coat of paint and clear coat. I have a clean rear bumper that I will install this weekend.

Both front windows roll almost all the way up, but when they get about an inch from the top, the teeth in the window regulator are gone, so you have to scoot it up with your hands. The rear left window is slightly out of alignment.

The A/C seems to blow cold (or at least cool), but the blower motor only blows on the first setting, no matter what setting the switch is at. Heater and defrost work fine. The radio is from a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The tape deck works, but some of the display lights are out. Horn is inoperable. The wipers work, but don't hideaway and the washer doesn't work. The previous owner installed a certified police package speedometer and an aftermarket tachometer. It looks factory. Also, all the display lights work except the "Brake" "Washer Fluid" and "Door" warning lights. I scalped them from a Chrysler New Yorker and haven't had the chance to wire them up. This one has the optional gauge package with Oil pressure, Volts and Engine temp. Previous owner put in a four-speaker system with a new dash pad.

Brakes are fine. Tires are in good shape. The rears have about 300 miles on them, but they were on a Crown Victoria that blew the engine for 5 years. I personally mounted and balanced them all myself. The front end might need a wheel alignment. The dual exhaust is new.

The "Lean-Burn" computer system has been overridden by a standard MSD ignition. The factory system was prone to problems and the previous owner did this for reliablilty reasons.

The transmission was overhauled by National TRansmission on Grand Ave in Chicago last fall. The only issue is that the pivot axle for the throttle kickdown linkage is broken off. If you take a bolt and shave the head off, tack weld it in place, and put the linkage on, it'll be as good as new. Right now, the linkage is zip-tied in place. The car still shifts through all three gears and reverse, but shifts into 3rd gear just a tad early.

The headliner was non-existent when I bought it. My wife and I used bedsheets to reupholster the headliner and sail panels. I wanted a sort of "Mod-Top" look on the inside. It looks great and doesn't sag.

Car comes with some extra trim parts and marker light lenses. The spare is in ok shape. All the exterior lighting works.

These Chrysler R-Body cars are extremely rare and interesting. Once you get past the Lean-Burn system and overhauling the transmission, there's really nothing else that goes wrong on these cars. This car would make a great restoration project or a police car replica. You can drive it anywhere. It has a clean title and it runs great, smooth and solid.

Car is located in Wadsworth, IL 60083, near Great America, north of Chicago.

You will have to pick it up. I can deliver wherever you like, but it'll cost you. Message me for details. I'll need a deposit within 48 hours of auction close. I except Paypal, cash, checks (as long as you don't mind waiting for them to clear) for the difference.